Description

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is an antihistamine that is used to prevent or treat allergic reactions like hay fever or urticaria caused by pollen, dust, or animal hair. Use of this medicine in children under the age of 2 years is not recommended.

Uses of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Allergic rhinitis

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis like a runny nose, sneezing, red and itchy eyes.

Common Cold

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of cold like a runny nose and sneezing.

Allergic skin conditions

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of allergic skin conditions like rash and redness of the skin.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ingahist 4 mg Tablet

Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Blurred or double vision

Dry mouth

Jaundicesevererare

Aplastic anemiasevererare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Ingahist 4 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration of the dose.

Duration of effect

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet remains active in the body for a duration of 4-6 hours after administration of the dose.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate

Consumption of alcohol together with Ingahist 4 mg Tablet increases the risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating. It is advised that you do not consume alcohol or limit its use when being treated with Ingahist 4 mg Tablet. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and Ingahist 4 mg Tablet are used together.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ingahist 4 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ingahist 4 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Ingahist 4 mg Tablet.

Neonates and premature infants

This medicine is not recommended for use in children under the age of 2 years.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) since it may cause increased difficulty in passing urine.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

Use of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is not recommended if the patient has taken MAO inhibitors like selegiline or rasagiline within the last 14 days. Their combination may increase the risk of adverse effects like drowsiness and blurred vision.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

If a dose of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

Description

- N/A

Instructions

- Consumption of alcohol together with Ingahist 4 mg Tablet increases the risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating. It is advised that you do not consume alcohol or limit its use when being treated with Ingahist 4 mg Tablet. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and Ingahist 4 mg Tablet are used together.

Interaction with Medicine

Anxiolyticsmoderate

Monoamine oxidase inhibitorssevere

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal blockage

severe

Use of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction is not recommended since it may worsen the condition. The risk is especially higher in elderly patients.

Glaucoma

severe

Use of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet in patients with glaucoma is not recommended since it may increase the intraocular pressure, leading to an increased risk of vision problems. This risk is especially higher in elderly patients.

Asthma

moderate

Use of Ingahist 4 mg Tablet in patients with asthma/COPD is not recommended since it may increase the risk of further lung problems like respiratory tract blockage. This risk is especially higher in elderly patients.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Strictly follow the instructions on the label and take Ingahist 4 mg Tablet only as directed. Do not take more than what is prescribed. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Epilepsy

- Caution is advised while using Ingahist 4 mg Tablet in patients with epilepsy since it increases the risk of seizures.

Hepatic and/or renal impairment

- Caution is advised while using Ingahist 4 mg Tablet in patients with liver/kidney disease due to an increase in the risk of adverse effects in these patients.

Driving or operating heavy machinery

- It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery while receiving this medicine since it increases the risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty with concentration.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Ingahist 4 mg Tablet blocks the action of certain substances produced by the body which induces allergic reactions.

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